A Short History Of Syriac Literature (1894)

""A Short History of Syriac Literature"" is a book written by William Wright and published in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Syriac literature, which is the literature written in the Syriac language. The author begins by discussing the origins of the Syriac language and its relationship to Aramaic, Hebrew, and Arabic. He then goes on to describe the development of Syriac literature from its beginnings in the 2nd century AD to the 19th century. Throughout the book, Wright covers a wide range of topics related to Syriac literature, including the different genres of literature that were produced, the major authors and their works, and the impact that Syriac literature had on the wider world. He also provides insights into the cultural and historical context in which Syriac literature was produced, including the influence of Christianity and the interactions between different cultures and religions. Overall, ""A Short History of Syriac Literature"" is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of literature, the Syriac language, or the cultural and religious history of the Middle East. It is written in clear and accessible language and provides a wealth of information and insights into a fascinating and important subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.